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Are Your Sheep Too Fat? The Dangers Of Overfeeding Sheep

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Overfeeding sheep is more harmful to the animals' health than most people might know. Here's how to spot problem weight and what you can do about it.

I Was A Vegetarian But Now Raise Animals For Meat: Here’s Why

Animals | Farm Management | Large Animals |
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Ethics, economics, food safety and my own health all played roles in my transformation from vegetarian to livestock farmer.

Raising Goats: How To Bottle Feed A Kid

Animals | Large Animals |
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The bottle feeding process is easier than you might think, and it ensures proper nutrition and forms more docile milk goats.

Make Shearing Day Safe, Efficient & Fun

Animals | Large Animals |
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Follow these 10 tips for stress-free shearing of sheep, alpacas and llamas.

Hair Sheep: The Perfect First Livestock

Animals | Farm Management | Large Animals |
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When looking for farm animals, consider these easy-going grazers.

What’s That Yellow Stuff In My Sheep’s Fleece?

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Yellow sheep's fleece may be a problem or not at all. Here's how to tell the difference.

4 Tips For Loading Pigs Into A Trailer

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Getting good pork to market starts with loading pigs into a trailer.

When Is It Time To Help A Doe In Labor?

Animals | Large Animals |
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Occasionally, goats need a helping hand in the kidding pen. Don't panic—prepare.

How To Castrate A Calf

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There's more than one way to castrate a farm animal—and options on what to do afterward, too.

5 Sheep Books Off The Beaten Path

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Seeking more sheep reading? Enjoy five of my uncommon favorites.

3 Reasons You Shouldn’t Own Horned Goats

Animals | Large Animals |
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Horned goats are just terrible accidents waiting to happen.

How To Spot & Treat Goat Parasites

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Grazing on an overly soiled pasture can sometimes lead parasites in your goat herd.

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